Gin tries to keep her laughter quiet as Kensei continues his story, his hands moving and face expressive as he tells her about the first time Shinji and Hiyori ever met. By the time the story comes to a close, Gin has utterly failed and Kensei is right alongside her as they break down in loud laughter.
Today had been one of the rare days where she and Kensei's schedules had lined up, affording them a shared day off. She is pretty sure that it had been achieved through Kensei threatening Hirako and Hirako, in turn, harassing one of the other Taicho to switch duty rosters. She isn't going to complain though.
She'd spent most of the day with Kensei. They'd met for breakfast and then wandered around the markets in both Seireitei and Rukongai before coming back to Kensei's quarters where Gin made them dinner. Well, it had originally started with Gin cooking but had somehow evolved into her trying to teach Kensei how to make the dish himself.
Glancing at the window now, Gin is only slightly surprised to see that night has long since fallen. "It's about time for me ta be headin' back ta my quarters."
Kensei shifts beside her and she can feel his reiatsu, a hint of something curling and snaking its way through it. "It's kinda late. You could always... well, you could just stay here instead of walking all the way back to the Fifth."
Gin looks back to Kensei to see him scratching at his eyebrow, the hint of a blush staining his cheeks. She is reminded of when he'd looked the exact the same at the close of that first date so many months ago, when he'd been debating whether or not to kiss her goodnight. She grins widely, the force of it threatening to make her eyes close. "Ya askin' me ta stay the night, Ken-chan?"
He huffs but doesn't turn to look at her, knowing she is smiling. "You know damn well what I'm askin' ya, woman."
"Stayed over plenty of times, but ya never blushed like this when ya offered before," Gin teases. "A girl might think ya got something else in mind for tonight."
"I'm not blushing," he snaps back, the aforementioned blush darkening.
Gin laughs, "But you don't deny having something else in mind?"
Kensei glares and turns away and Gin laughs harder. His entire face is burning bright red and Gin fights down the urge to tease him more, her laugh tapering off into a soft sigh. Kensei's eyes dart back to her when she stands, his face carefully blank as disappointment lingers in his eyes.
Gin tries not to think too much as she steps past him, only instead of heading right for the main door, she heads left towards Kensei's private quarters. Kensei watches her go, his mind stalled and not quite comprehending. Gin stops in the doorway of his room and she can't fight down all of her nerves as she smiles at him softly, her hands going to the ties of her yukata.
"Ya comin'?" She asks quietly.
Kensei stares at her a moment more before he slowly nods and stands to follow her.
They are woken the next morning by the sound of arguing, or at least Gin is. Kensei continues to snore beside her, completely oblivious to the racket going on out in the main room of his living quarters. Listening closer, she relaxes to find it is just his squad. They are telling Mashiro she can't come wake them, while at the same time arguing over who did.
Gin rolls her eyes even as she adjusts the sheet over Kensei and wraps the blanket around herself. She's fairly certain they only do this on the days they see her waraji by the door. The door opens a moment later and she isn't the least bit surprised to see Kanime standing there. He's usually the one who gets the honor of waking them. She's pretty sure it's because he's blind and won't actually see anything Kensei might hurt the others for seeing.
"The Taicho has a meeting in an hour and there is still a Division meeting to be had before then," he informs her. "Please wake the Taicho and ensure he is not late."
Gin nods and shifts, using her foot to prod Kensei and send him rolling over the side of the futon. She hears him shifting and rolling around, cursing loudly as he tries to untangle from the sheet. She smirks at Kanime and the rest of the squad who are now squeezed in behind him. "He's awake."
Kensei snarls another curse and jumps to his feet, rounding on her angrily and completely forgetting about the sheet. "What the hell was that for, woman?!"
"You needed up," she shrugs and lazily waves a hand to encompass him. "You're up."
He jumps for her, growling, "I'm gonna wring your little neck, you brat!"
Gin easily rolls out of reach, taking the blanket with her. She affects a playful pout, "Ne, Kensei-kun, is that any way ta talk ta someone ya just deflowered?"
Kensei turns a blazing red, stuttering and tripping over his own words. His squad is still standing in the door and a number of them flush as well, their eyes darting between Kensei and Gin and the bed before decisively focusing on anything else. Mashiro is the only one who actually reacts, going between squealing at Gin and scolding Kensei for being a lecherous old man.
The rest of the squad uses the time to beat a quick retreat and Gin goes to follow them. Kensei catches her slipping away though and escapes from Mashiro, diving after Gin who quickly sidesteps. She dances out of the way of his next lunge and throws him a smile as she slips into the bathroom. "Meeting with the other Taicho in an hour and ya still have a Division meetin' before then. Betta' get dressed, Muguruma-taicho."
She can hear him grumbling through the door and then the sound of him chasing Mashiro out of the room so he can get dressed. Gin laughs under her breath as she steps into the shower and cleans up. She's just stepping out when the door cracks open and Kensei passes her yukata through. She slips it on and opens the door the rest of the way, smiling at Kensei who is standing there rubbing the back of his neck.
He resolutely keeps his gaze from tracking to his squad who are all watching them closely as he cups her cheek and leans down. Before he can kiss her, Gin grabs him by his obi and leads him a step further into the bathroom so they're out of sight. She feels his smile more than she sees it and she breathes out a soft sigh as he claims her lips in a gentle kiss.
"Meet ya for lunch?" She offers when he pulls away.
Kensei nods, his lips tilting upwards. "Yea. Usual spot?"
Gin nods and uncurls her fingers from his obi, tugging it back into shape before she lightly pushes him away. "Ya've got a meetin' ta get to, better go. I'll clean up a little before I leave."
She watches him leave before she returns to the bedroom, pausing as she passes the threshold. "Don't ya know it's rude to linger in someone else's room?"
Kaname turns his head in the direction of the bed. He doesn't say anything, but he's practically radiating disapproval.
"Aizen wanted me ta get a 'hold' of Muguruma-taicho and I have," Gin shrugs.
"It is not wise to become too attached to such fleeting ties."
"Don't see what the harm is in havin' a bit of fun," she answers as airily as she can, keeping her heart rate under control. "Would look strange if we didn't develop ties. Beside, I've been with Muguruma-taicho for several months now, if things didn't progress as expected, people might start wonderin'."
"You should be more mindful," Kaname warns her.
Gin tilts her head, "Don't ya have a division meetin' to be gettin' to?"
Kaname stares at her a moment more, unseeing eyes burning into her. He finally makes a huff of annoyance and Gin moves out of the doorway so he can leave. He pauses in the hall though, calling out a final warning.
"If you become too attached, he will have to be dealt with."
"Ha," Gin agrees, fighting to keep her heart rate steady and calm. "Have fun at your meetin'."
